A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Mar 10
Throw on your best vintage threads (or school uniforms, if they still fit) and make your way to Armenian Street for a nostalgia-filled retro party with performances and interactive installations that will bring you back to the days of PE classes, science lab sessions and tuck shop hangouts.
Until Mar 11; 6pm-midnight at Armenian St. Free.
Boutiques Spring 2017: Singapore & Beyond
It’s time for another edition of this fashionable market — pop over for new collections of apparel, accessories, homeware and even furniture from indie, Singapore-based businesses including Matter, The Well Dressed Society, The Tui Collection and Ling Wu. If you have a spare moment, stay for activities like floral demonstrations, makeovers and weaving workshops.
Until Mar 11; Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm at #02-01 to #02-03 and #03-01 F1 Pit Building. Free.
Stroll across the grounds of Gardens by the Bay to spot all the brightly-coloured, life-sized dinosaurs, then check out interactive storytelling sessions, go crazy at the free waterplay areas, sign up for a fossil and excavation workshop, hop on a carnival ride, or just enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer.
Until Apr 2; daily 10am-9pm at Supertree Grove, World of Plants & Children’s Garden at Gardens by the Bay. Free.
Don Ho — Grand Opening Weekend
There’s a new name on the ever-so-cool Keong Saik Road, and it’s celebrating its opening with a bang. Turn up for dinner in the evening, then stay till late for ‘tropical surprise’ performances, drink promos and a limbo competition at Don Ho.
Until Mar 11; 6pm-late at Don Ho.
Head up high to this rooftop lounge for a sophisticated full moon shindig with a backdrop of R&B, house, disco and funk beats all night long.
10pm-late at CÉ LA VI. $20.
Fill your world with wonder and enchantment as the theatrical spectacle spotlights six performers and their death-defying stunts, sleight of hand tricks and majestic illusions on stage.
Until Mar 19; Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm & 7.30pm, Sun 2pm at Kallang Theatre. $38-$168.
Groove to catchy beats by DJs on a rooftop terrace at the second instalment of this #WOOBARGoestoTown party series.
9am-1am at L5 rooftop, National Design Centre. Free.
The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams
Take a breather from your hectic week and immerse yourself in the best works by two film composer greats — Hans Zimmer and John Williams. The men themselves won’t be there, but the orchestra will perform tunes from flicks such as The Dark Knight Rises, Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Harry Potter.
Until Mar 11; Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm & 7.30pm at Sands Theatre, Mastercard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands. $65-$165.
Saturday, Mar 11
Art Day Out! x Singapore Design Week 2017
The daytime open house at Gillman Barracks features new gallery exhibitions, cool showcases, workshops, presentations, performances, free activities and loads more.
2pm-7pm at Gillman Barracks. Free.
The Seletar Aerospace Park area is open for its first ever festival, with fun stuff like a bossaball challenge, a dog adoption drive, crafty workshops, roving balloon artists, and an outdoor screening of Up complete with free flow popcorn and candy floss.
2pm-9.30pm at The Oval, 3 Park Ln. Free.
Plentyfull’s Weekend Family Carnival
The restaurant is hosting a lively carnival for families, with activities like face-painting, balloon sculpting, colouring and cake pop-making for little ones. At the buffet, you’ll be treated to free flow salads and desserts, as well as one main, with options like pork and sage mini burgers and duck leg confit.
Until Mar 12; 10.30am-1pm or 1.30pm-4pm at Plentyfull. Adults $60, children between the ages of five to 12 $25.
Sunday, Mar 12
Laze away your Sunday at the beach with disco and house beats by the likes of Pete Herbert and Dicky Trisco.
2pm-10pm at Tanjong Beach Club.
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